Fishery rules for Woodpecker

We try hard to ensure that everyone who joins us at the lakes has a fantastic experience and to help us achieve that we ask you to follow our rules:

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Equipment for Woodpecker Lake

Please see specific rules for specimen lake

• Barbless hooks only - max size 12

• No surface fishing

• No braid allowed

• You must have a landing net

• NB: all landing nets, keep nets, weigh slings and unhooking mats must be staked out for 30 mins before entering the water.

• No stink bags on the bank

• Keep nets allowed for silvers pleasure fishing - however you must speak to the owner prior to using them. Max 5 hours, all carp and silvers over 2lb must be released immediately. During hot weather keep nets are not allowed to be used for pleasure fishing.​

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Bait

• No bloodworm, joker, dog or cat meats, dog biscuits, spam type meats, bread, artificial baits, nuts or home made boilies/baits

• No spods or bait boats

• No floating baits or surface fishing

• Take all unused baits home with you - do not drop excess bait in to lakes

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General

• You must have a valid EA rod licence

• No litter to be left at the fishery - please take all rubbish home

• All anglers aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult 

• No alcohol or drugs allowed on site

• All fish must be handled correctly and released as quickly as possible back in to the water

• If you believe a fish has been injured or you have concerns please contact the fishery owner immediately

• Park in the carparks only

• The speed limit on site is 5mph for the safety of other visitor and our resident goats, dogs, horses and wildlife.

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You will be asked to leave without a refund if you do not adhere to the rules

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